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Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Godzilla Minus One is the first Godzilla film released by Toho since 2016's Shin Godzilla. Minus One is a reimagining of the original 1954 Godzilla and takes the franchise back to its roots by exploring the harsh life of post-war Japan. The story follows Koichi Shikishima, a failed kamikaze pilot, who struggles with survivor guilt as a giant monster attacks the city.

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Godzilla Minus One
PG-13
Action
Adventure
Horror
Sci-Fi

Release Date
December 1, 2023
Director
Takashi Yamazaki
Cast
Ryûnosuke Kamiki , Minami Hamabe , Yûki Yamada , Munetaka Aoki , Hidetaka Yoshioka , Sakura Andō , Kuranosuke Sasaki
Runtime
125 Minutes
Writers
Takashi Yamazaki
Studio(s)
Toho Studios , Robot
Distributor(s)
Toho Studios
Franchise(s)
Godzilla

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